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Yoga in the Iyengar tradition

Laurie Blakeney Workshop

Before asking the class to attempt a strenuous pose, tell them a story
to make them laugh
and relax the body.
~BKS Iyengar

Classes

Gentle

Go with the Flow

Yoga & Qigong

Kids

Level I

Level II

Level III

Mixed

Pranayama

Pre-natal

Class Descriptions

Because of the progressive nature of Iyengar Yoga, students with no previous experience in the system begin with Gentle or Level I classes. Fundamentals of alignment and terminology taught here are needed for performance of poses at more advanced levels.

Any level may be repeated as often as needed or desired.

Descriptions for all classes can be found on the tabs above. Photos of students in poses are shown for all the Levels classes, Gentle, and Teens.

Gentle I

Standard poses are adapted to deal with injuries or conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.

For new or experienced students who want a slower pace because of limited mobility or health issues.

Gentle II

For students with experience in Gentle I or experienced yoga students needing to step back due to injury or illness. Students with no experience can enroll if they are able to get up and down from the floor without assistance & have no major injuries or limitations; excellent for expectant moms, as well.

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Go with the Flow

Connecting one pose to the other makes for a faster paced class, while still maintaining the integrity of Iyengar Yoga alignment. (inversions & cooling poses will be included). For experienced students with no injuries.

Iyengar Yoga and Yi Ren® Qigong for Health

Are you feeling stressed? Are you unable to sleep or need to center after your work week?

Level 1: This introductory Iyengar Yoga Meets Qigong class teaches you deep relaxation skills. It’s an antidote in the age of anxiety, designed to relieve stress, enable you to sleep better, and relax at the end of your work week. This class teaches you basic Iyengar yoga poses combined with basic Yi Ren® Qigong breath and energy exercises. We combine gentle standing poses, forward bends, twists, and basic inversions with the basic breath and energy work of qigong. We focus on relaxing, calming your mind for sleep, releasing stress, and grounding and centering in your body for peace of mind.

Level 2: The Level 2 class teaches additional deep relaxation skills with a focus on your internal organs. Yoga and Qigong are antidotes in the age of anxiety, designed to relieve stress, enable you to sleep better, and relax at the end of your work week. This class teaches Iyengar yoga poses combined with Level 2 Yi Ren® Qigong breath and energy exercises. Some yoga experience is required.

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Level II: Continuing Beginner

Designed for students who have had at least 2 sessions of Level I and feel ready to move on to a few more inversions, basic backbends, and new standing poses. Poses are held for longer periods of time and headstand is introduced.

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Level III: Intermediate

For students with 1 year Iyengar experience who are strong in standing poses. Along with the refinement of the basic poses, there will be regular work on backbends, inversions and breath. Full arm balance is introduced.

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Mixed Level

This class is for students with Iyengar Yoga experience at Tree House or other Iyengar Yoga studios. The poses will range from basic to more advanced, with students working at their appropriate level. All categories of poses will be explored. Great for a student visiting from out of town, make-up classes, or challenging yourself to move to another level.

Pranayama

Pranayama is the art and science of yogic breathing practices. The class is for those new to the practice as well as more experienced students. Experience with yoga asana is required for the class as they are used as preparation for Pranayama.

Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga is designed for a woman's changing body during pregnancy. As well as strengthening the body and alleviating common physical discomforts, yoga helps create a calm state of mind in preparation for labor and birth.

Classes are not currently offered though private sessions to create your own home practice are available. Please contact the studio.